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2.25" Jr. Deputy - 8/pk

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Description

Length: 2.25" 8/Package Target Species: Panfish Crappie Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Walleye Recommended Rigging Method: Ned Jig Drop Shot Carolina Rig Jig Head Jig Trailer The Jr. Deputy takes everything you love about the original 4" Deputy and crams it into a 2.25" finesse powerhouse. Designed for those days when the bite is tough or when fish are keyed in on smaller forage and presentations, the Jr. Deputy is a master of subtle deception! The Jr. Deputy is a versatile 2.25” fluke-style bait with a subtly ringed body that tapers down to a thin tail, ending in a flat flapper or whale tail. Poured with our signature floating plastic that’s slightly more elastic, this bait was built with finesse in mind and really shines on a drops hot. That floating plastic gives the Jr. Deputy a natural upward presentation, and the thin tail adds a unique undulating action that moves with the slightest twitch, or even just the water itself. While it was designed specifically for drop shotting, the Jr. Deputy’s utility doesn’t stop there. It also makes a killer finesse jig trailer, and when paired with a micro bladed jig, the tail swings and vibrates like it’s got a mind of its own. On a skirted jig or even a ball jig sitting on bottom, that tail stands up and waves around with just the movement of the water, perfect for tempting pressured or hesitant fish. Whether you’re targeting trophy panfish, Smallmouth, Largemouth, or Walleye, the Jr. Deputy gets the job done when a more subtle, natural presentation is the key to getting bit. Key Features:

Listing Details
  • 2.25” fluke-style profile designed for finesse presentations
  • Made with floating soft plastic for unique tail action and upward posture
  • Deadly on a drop shot, finesse jig, micro bladed jig, or ball head jig
  • Available in proven patterns for panfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Walleye

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass, Panfish, Walleye
Presentation
Variable, Thin Flapper/whale Tail Undulation With Slight Twitch; Subtle Upward Posture From Floating Plastic, Floating Plastic (upward Posture)
Techniques
Finesse, Jigging, Bottom Fishing
Conditions
Pressured Fish
Size2.25 in (57 mm)
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use the Jr. Deputy on a Ned rig or drop shot when fish are pressured and you need a subtle, finesse presentation. It also works as a jig trailer on micro-bladed or skirted jigs, where the thin tail will flutter with light twitches or even natural current movement.

Pros

  • Finesse fluke-style profile for small-forage situations
  • Floating, slightly elastic plastic for an upward/natural presentation
  • Thin tail creates undulating action with minimal movement
  • Versatile as a standalone bait, Ned rig bait, or jig trailer

Cons

  • Best results require finesse-style presentations and light action
  • Floating behavior may be less ideal when you specifically need a sinking bait

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